Momentarily pausing after eating some mealworms, an elusive shrew’s long snout pointed skywards, unaware of the historic portrait that had just been captured.
An ant that disappears into the forest floor, a bird that demands attention from mates—for these animals, an inky black ...
About 99% of Earth is uninhabitable; in deep underground places with high pressure and temperature, even the toughest ...
Did you know that some animals never sleep? These incredible creatures have evolved unique adaptations that allow them to stay awake and alert 24/7 without the need for rest. From marine animals to ...
In collaboration with colleagues from international partner institutions, researchers at the University of Cologne have ...
It may seem like a complete contradiction, but evolution can sometimes also mean involution. This is the case for two marine ...
Inside, between rows of incubators and microscopes, Beth Shapiro and her team are attempting a feat straight out of science ...
“Imagine each species’ genome is a book, and each little DNA fragment is a sentence,” Rohwer said in a press statement. “Each sample has hundreds of books, all cut up into these sentences. To ...
Some animals have evolved survival strategies so unique they seem almost impossible! From creatures that can survive without food for years to those that defy death in extreme conditions, these ...